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- catalog abstract "Notions of justice and fairness are central to the American belief that the pursuit of a healthy and productive life is the right of all citizens. Yet in the real world there are seldom sufficient resources to meet the needs of everyone, and institutions are routinely forced to make difficult decisions regarding who will be favored and who will not. Local Justice in America is an insightful look into how selections are made in four critical areas: college admissions, kidney transplants, employee layoffs, and legalized immigration. This volume's case studies survey the history and modern rationale behind seemingly enigmatic allocation systems, chronicling the political and ethical debates, occasional scandals, and judicial battles that have shaped them. Though these selection processes differ significantly, each reflects a bitter struggle between opposing - and equally intense - principles of local justice. In framing chapters, editor Jon Elster draws upon these studies to speculate on the unique nature of the American value system. Arguing that race matters deeply in all considerations of local justice, he discusses how our society's assessment of neediness balances on the often uneasy compromises between the desire to reward deserving individuals and the call to strengthen opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Well informed and stimulating, Local Justice in America speaks directly to policy debates in the fields of health, education, work, and immigration, and makes an important contribution to our understanding of the fundamental social issues that affect our daily welfare.".
- catalog contributor b7428610.
- catalog coverage "United States Social conditions Case studies.".
- catalog created "1995.".
- catalog date "1995".
- catalog date "1995.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1995.".
- catalog description "In framing chapters, editor Jon Elster draws upon these studies to speculate on the unique nature of the American value system. Arguing that race matters deeply in all considerations of local justice, he discusses how our society's assessment of neediness balances on the often uneasy compromises between the desire to reward deserving individuals and the call to strengthen opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Well informed and stimulating, Local Justice in America speaks directly to policy debates in the fields of health, education, work, and immigration, and makes an important contribution to our understanding of the fundamental social issues that affect our daily welfare.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "Introduction: the idea of local justice / Jon Elster -- The allocation of college admissions / Patricia Conley -- Scarce medical resources: hemodialysis and kidney transplantation / J. Michael Dennis -- Layoffs: principles and practices / Stuart Romm -- U.S. immigration policy and local justice / Gerry Mackie -- Conclusion: local justice and American values / Jon Elster.".
- catalog description "Notions of justice and fairness are central to the American belief that the pursuit of a healthy and productive life is the right of all citizens. Yet in the real world there are seldom sufficient resources to meet the needs of everyone, and institutions are routinely forced to make difficult decisions regarding who will be favored and who will not. Local Justice in America is an insightful look into how selections are made in four critical areas: college admissions, kidney transplants, employee layoffs, and legalized immigration. This volume's case studies survey the history and modern rationale behind seemingly enigmatic allocation systems, chronicling the political and ethical debates, occasional scandals, and judicial battles that have shaped them. Though these selection processes differ significantly, each reflects a bitter struggle between opposing - and equally intense - principles of local justice.".
- catalog extent "xi, 328 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0871542331".
- catalog issued "1995".
- catalog issued "1995.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York, N.Y. : Russell Sage Foundation,".
- catalog spatial "United States Social conditions Case studies.".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog subject "303.3/72 20".
- catalog subject "Distributive justice Case studies.".
- catalog subject "Distributive justice United States Case studies.".
- catalog subject "HM216 .L63 1995".
- catalog subject "Social choice United States Case studies.".
- catalog subject "Social justice Case studies.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction: the idea of local justice / Jon Elster -- The allocation of college admissions / Patricia Conley -- Scarce medical resources: hemodialysis and kidney transplantation / J. Michael Dennis -- Layoffs: principles and practices / Stuart Romm -- U.S. immigration policy and local justice / Gerry Mackie -- Conclusion: local justice and American values / Jon Elster.".
- catalog title "Local justice in America / Jon Elster, editor.".
- catalog type "Case studies. fast".
- catalog type "text".